Saginaw Bay and River AOC

Saginaw Bay and River AOC Public Advisory Council for the Saginaw Bay and River Area of Concern Our Purpose

Restore: Address legacy pollution, habitat loss, and shoreline degradation.

Where Water, Community, and Restoration Meet

Our Identity
The Saginaw Bay AOC is more than a designation—it’s a promise. We are a coalition of citizens, scientists, tribal nations, local leaders, and agencies working together to heal one of the Great Lakes’ most vital freshwater ecosystems. Protect: Safeguard drinking water, fisheries, and wetlands that sustain both people and wildlife. Connect:

Ensure that decisions about the Bay reflect the voices of local communities, industry, and future generations. Our Vision
A cleaner, healthier Saginaw Bay—where fish are safe to eat, beaches are safe to swim, and the water reflects the resilience of the people who call this place home. Our Commitment
We exemplify collaboration, stewardship, and accountability. Every meeting, every project, every voice contributes to transforming an Area of Concern into a place of shared pride.

06/03/2026

Join us for this fun event.
Learn to Fish, Outdoor activities.
FREE EVENT! ALL AGES WELCOME!

05/21/2026

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reaffirming its commitment to Make America Healthy Again at a PFAS destruction event alongside U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

05/21/2026
05/12/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Sign Up for the Great American Cleanup! 🌎🧤
Time is running out! This is the LAST month to sign up for the Great American Cleanup and be part of a nationwide effort to keep our community clean, safe, and beautiful.
Whether you’re an individual, family, school group, business, or organization, your help makes a real impact. Just a few hours can lead to cleaner neighborhoods and a stronger sense of community pride. 💪💚
🚨 Don’t wait—registration closes soon!
👉 Sign up today and commit to making a difference:https://www.keepmidlandbeautiful.org/events/gac
Let’s finish strong and show how much Midland cares. ♻️✨

05/12/2026
Excited for our meeting and our birding tour after for the interested folks. No presenter, just a cheerful discussion a...
05/11/2026

Excited for our meeting and our birding tour after for the interested folks. No presenter, just a cheerful discussion amongst members about where we are and where we are going and what meets their needs. Like January's meeting.

05/06/2026

When weather starts to warm up, animal activity increases!

Here are some safety tips on common Michigan critters.
https://www.tchd.us/animalbites

Canada and the United States work together through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to keep the Great Lakes clean...
02/06/2026

Canada and the United States work together through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to keep the Great Lakes clean and healthy. Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspective on how the governments are doing to restore, protect and enhance Great Lakes water quality. Your input helps inform the IJC’s independent advice to both governments.

Public Input Webinar Series: register at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oWFdJH7HQB6NKvDiz-Y06w

·February 24, 6 pm ET: Perspectives on Working with Great Lakes Fish

February 25, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Working with Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
March 11, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Engaging with the Great Lakes Coasts
March 24, 6 pm ET: Perspectives on Restoration in Great Lakes Communities
March 25, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Engaging in Great Lakes Participatory Science

Le françias suite. Share your input on progress made by the government of Canada and the United States on Great Lakes water quality under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. For more information, please visit glperspectives.ijc.org. Schedule and Topics: Feb 24, 6 pm ET: Perspectives on Working...

02/02/2026

Join Saginaw Bay WIN and partners at the Calvary Sportsman and Outdoor Expo on February 21, 2026 in Midland. Learn about the Saginaw Bay sturgeon recovery program and other work that we are doing to support Saginaw Bay restoration and sustainability!

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